Life Center Resources
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Listing: Agencies for Housing Resources
A listing of housing options for people with disabilities looking for accessible housing. Agencies also serve the homeless.
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PRAFO Orthosis: Patient Instructions
video information on the fitting instructions on the PRAFO Orthosis
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Todd Kuiken: A Prosthetic Arm that Feels
Watch this TED talk to hear RIC expert Dr. Todd Kuiken describe cutting-edge discoveries that are changing the lives of people with amputations and limb deficiencies.
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Illinois Home and Community Based Services Waiver Program
The Illinois home and community based services waiver program provides services that enable individuals to remain in their homes or in a community setting.
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Brain Injury Implications
This 2-part video explains aspects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that are important for first responders to know. The video also offers helpful strategies for the families and caregivers of TBI survivors.
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Prosthetics - Elephant Prosthetic
Chhouk is an orphaned baby elephant in Cambodia who had to have his leg amputated due to an injury. This video depicts how an international team worked together to fit Chhouk with a prosthesis.
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Online VideoLifeCenter Item
Henry B. Betts LIFE Center: Services and Programs
he Henry B. Betts LIFE Center is a multimedia education center that provides opportunities for learning, innovation, family, and empowerment for people with disabilities, their families, health professionals, and the community.
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Online VideoLifeCenter Item
Long Distance Caregiving
Managing caregiving for family members from a long distance can be a daunting task so the National Institute on Aging developed this resource for long-distance caregivers.
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Listing: Emergency Call Systems
Emergency call systems can be very helpful, allowing a person at home to summon caregiver assistance inside the home or to call outside the home to a neighbor or 911. See list below for further information.
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Listing: Medical ID Bracelets
American Medical ID provides medical ID bracelets, necklaces and medallions to assist persons in a emergency. IDs can be customized highlighting key information that can help others assist a person with a disability or chronic illness.
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